Duane B. Johnson, 63, of Helena passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2014. No services are planned and cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Duane was born in Havre on September 11, 1951 to Berger and Olive Johnson. As a teenager, Duane taught himself to play guitar and always accompanied Dad on the accordion. He loved music and played with numerous bands in Helena. Duane is survived by his siblings, Char (Greg) Hill of Billings, Wayne (Sandy) Johnson of Polson, Lenora Walter of Lincoln City, OR, Terrie (Steve) Shure of Great Falls; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, band members, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister Diane.